“Gundam SEED”: After 18 years, people are once again grateful for the release of the new movie “Yuri!!! on ICE Theatrical Version” production canceled: “It was a blessed work” “A miracle”

It was announced on the official website on the 19th that production of the animated movie “Yuri!!! on ICE: ICE ADOLESCENCE” has been canceled. The film was scheduled to be released in 2019, but its release was postponed.

In response to this, the theatrical version of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, which was completed and released 18 years after its announcement, has become a hot topic on the internet.

“Yuri!!! on ICE” is a story depicting the world of men’s figure skating.The TV anime aired in October 2016, and the story follows Yuri Katsuki, a figure skating athlete who is on the brink of a precipice, and his boyfriend. Victor Nikiforov, a five-time world champion who appeared in front of the Grand Prix Final and hired a coach himself, was depicted aiming for the gold medal at the Grand Prix Final.

It gained popularity as the world’s first full-fledged figure skating anime, and it was announced that a completely new movie version was in the works, but it was scheduled to be released in 2019. The release has been postponed due to “scaling up”.

Afterwards, illustrations for the 5th anniversary of the TV anime broadcast were released in 2022, but there were no updates regarding the theatrical version, and with no follow-up information, fans are worried about what happened to the theatrical version. My voice was rising. Meanwhile, on the 19th, it was officially announced that the production of the movie version would be canceled.

The announcement of the cancellation of the movie, seven years after it was first announced, was met with lamentations such as “I was prepared for it…” and “I’m shocked.”

Under such circumstances, regarding the movie version of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, which was completed and released 18 years after the production was announced, people on the internet said, “Gundam SEED is truly amazing because it was able to be a big hit without canceling production.” “It took a long time, but I realized once again that SEED was a truly blessed work.” “When I heard that production had been canceled, I was once again grateful to the SEED staff.” “Gundam SEED was released.” “I don’t think it was a big deal,” and “The release of Gundam is a miracle, isn’t it?”

■Full text of the production cancellation notice of “Yuri!!! on ICE Movie: ICE ADOLESCENCE”

Thank you very much for always supporting “Yuri!!! on ICE”.
We have decided to cancel the production of “Yuri!!! on ICE Movie: ICE ADOLESCENCE,” whose release was postponed.

We sincerely apologize for not being able to meet the expectations of everyone who has continued to support us over the years.

The entire production committee and staff worked together to create this work, and we have continued to have frequent discussions and adjustments in order to deliver it to everyone, but due to various circumstances, we have come to the decision that we have no choice but to abandon production. Ta.

We would like to sincerely apologize to everyone who has been looking forward to the release of this work.